Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
16.2°C
2.0° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with 2,184 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 27th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.9
ENE
4
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.8
ESE
8
2.1
SE
10
2.3
ESE
11
2.3
ESE
10
2.1
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
10
2.1
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
10
3.5
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.5
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.3
E
9
2.1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
32
29
109
88
95
134
356
953
1221
1170
863
878
804
1178
2184
1275
1044
973
767
691
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
E
15
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
25
NE
30
NE
35
NE
40
NE
40
NE
35
NE
40
NE
35
NE
35
ENE
35
NE
25
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:05PM1.44m
6:48AM1.39m
6:52PM1.51m
7:27AM1.50m
7:36PM1.57m
8:03AM1.61m
8:17PM1.62m
8:39AM1.70m
8:57PM1.65m
9:16AM1.78m
9:39PM1.66m
9:54AM1.83m
10:22PM1.64m
Low Tide
11:56AM0.59m
00:33AM0.39m
12:45PM0.50m
1:13AM0.32m
1:29PM0.39m
1:50AM0.26m
2:10PM0.29m
2:26AM0.21m
2:51PM0.19m
3:03AM0.18m
3:32PM0.12m
3:41AM0.18m
4:14PM0.09m
cloud
part cloud
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clear
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heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
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light rain
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cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:15
7:14
7:12
7:09
7:07
7:06
7:05
 mm
27
6
1
7
5
3
14
5
3
Temp °C
12
16
12
11
13
12
11
12
12
13
15
13
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
12
11
Feels °C
8
12
7
6
9
9
7
8
8
8
10
9
5
5
5
7
6
8
7
6
5
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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